Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of EVXL.co, where he covers all electric vehicle-related news, covering brands such as Tesla, Ford, GM, BMW, Nissan and others. He fulfills a similar role at the drone news site DroneXL.co. Haye can be reached at haye @ evxl.co or @hayekesteloo.
A proposed budget from House Republicans could end the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles (EVs), a move that may stall EV adoption and hit automakers like General Motors (GM) and Ford hardest, while Tesla stands to gain. The proposal, aimed at reducing federal spending, could reshape the EV market just as legacy automakers…
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives boosted Tesla’s price target from $350 to $500, spotlighting the electric vehicle giant’s leadership in autonomous driving technology as a key driver for growth. In an interview with Bloomberg, Ives shared his bullish outlook, emphasizing Tesla’s pivotal role in the AI and autonomy revolution—a development that could reshape the EV industry…
Tesla is experiencing a surge in interest for its electric vehicles, with some U.S. stores reporting record test drive signups for the new 48-hour demo option. According to a recent update from EV enthusiast Sawyer Merritt, the extended test drives for the Model Y and Model 3 have attracted significant attention, with bookings stretching over…
Volvo Cars’ CEO, Hakan Samuelsson, has raised concerns over looming tariffs that could significantly increase costs for electric vehicle (EV) buyers in the United States. In a recent statement, Samuelsson highlighted the challenges of maintaining affordability for models like the Volvo EX30 amid a proposed 50% tariff on European imports, as reported by Reuters. Tariffs…
On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House passed H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” introducing a tax deduction of up to $10,000 annually on auto loan interest for vehicles assembled in the U.S., including electric vehicles (EVs) like those produced by Tesla, the leading manufacturer of American-made cars. This legislation, which passed with…
China’s electric vehicle (EV) market is facing unprecedented price cuts, with discounts reaching a record 16.8% in April, up from 16.5% in March, according to a recent Carscoops report. This intensifying price war, driven by fierce competition among nearly 50 active EV makers in China, is putting immense pressure on profitability, with only three manufacturers—BYD,…
Tesla has introduced an extended 48-hour test drive program for its Cybertruck, Model S, Model 3, and Model Y, marking a first for U.S. customers. Announced by automotive enthusiast Sawyer Merritt, this initiative allows anyone in the U.S. to book a demo drive directly online, with no prior invitation required, offering a deeper experience with…
A prominent U.S. marketing professor, Scott Galloway, labeled Elon Musk’s involvement with the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) as “one of the greatest brand destructions” ever, citing its impact on Tesla’s core demographic. Speaking on the Pivot podcast, Galloway highlighted how Musk’s political alignment has alienated Tesla’s customer base, threatening the electr
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